Magic E Flashcards

Words with /ou/ (34 cards)

1
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means sweet fruit that made into sugar

A
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2
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What is the botanical definition of a fruit?

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A fruit is the mature ovary of a flowering plant, usually containing seeds.

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3
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True or False: A banana is classified as a berry.

A

True

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4
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Fill in the blank: Fruits that develop from a single flower with multiple ovaries are called __________ fruits.

A

aggregate

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5
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What type of fruit is an apple?

A

A pome.

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6
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Which vitamin is most commonly associated with citrus fruits?

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Vitamin C.

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7
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Which fruit is known for having the highest oil content?

A

Avocado.

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8
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What is the term for fruits that develop without fertilization?

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Parthenocarpy.

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9
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True or False: All fruits are sweet.

A

False

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10
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Name one example of a drupe.

A

Cherry.

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11
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What is the primary purpose of fruit in flowering plants?

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To aid in seed dispersal.

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of fruit? A) Berry B) Drupe C) Seed D) Pome

A

C) Seed

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13
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Fill in the blank: The edible part of a fruit that develops from the ovary wall is called the __________.

A

pericarp.

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14
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What is the difference between a simple fruit and a compound fruit?

A

A simple fruit develops from one ovary, while a compound fruit develops from multiple ovaries.

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15
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True or False: Tomatoes are classified as fruits.

A

True

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16
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Name a fruit that is considered a false fruit.

17
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Which fruit is known for having the highest fiber content?

18
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What is a key characteristic of citrus fruits?

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They have a leathery rind and are high in citric acid.

19
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Multiple Choice: What type of fruit is a peach? A) Berry B) Drupe C) Pome D) Aggregate

20
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Fill in the blank: The process by which fruits ripen is influenced by the hormone __________.

21
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What is the main difference between climacteric and non-climacteric fruits?

A

Climacteric fruits continue to ripen after being picked, while non-climacteric do not.

22
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True or False: Grapes can be both a berry and a drupe.

23
Q

Name a fruit that is commonly used to make wine.

24
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What is the significance of seed dispersal in fruits?

A

It helps in the propagation of the species.

25
Multiple Choice: Which of the following fruits is a pome? A) Kiwi B) Apple C) Cherry D) Banana
B) Apple
26
Fill in the blank: Fruits that are typically eaten raw and have a high water content include __________ fruits.
fresh.
27
What type of fruit is a pineapple?
Multiple fruits.
28
True or False: All fruits contain seeds.
False
29
What is the role of the fruit in human nutrition?
Fruits provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
30
Name one tropical fruit.
Mango.
31
Multiple Choice: Which of these fruits is considered a berry? A) Strawberry B) Blackberry C) Blueberry D) Raspberry
C) Blueberry
32
Fill in the blank: The outermost layer of the fruit is called the __________.
exocarp.
33
What is the primary sugar found in most fruits?
Fructose.
34
True or False: The seeds of pomegranates are edible.
True